6/18 – Sam Parker’s “Bad Hair Day” Tuesday Evening Forecast

High pressure to the NE appears to strengthen a bit and move back over the next few days. This suppresses the circulation to the southwest enough to force Potential Tropical Cyclone 1 into Mexico. It also serves to dry our airmass somewhat, especially north of the Interstate 10/12 corridor. In those areas, we may not see much in the way…

Marking one year since Moss Point tornado

Wednesday marks one year since tornadoes touched down in Moss Point and destroyed parts of downtown. WXXV News 25 covered the aftermath and the city working together on recovery efforts. News 25’s Grant Chighizola will be on the scene in Moss Point for coverage and to see how the city has come back since that time. Make sure to tune…

Groundbreaking for Merchants and Marine Bank in Moss Point one year after the tornado

Earlier Tuesday in Moss Point, officials held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Merchants and Marine Bank. The original bank was destroyed in last year’s tornado. The building stood for months after the tornado before being demolished in January of this year. The community was invited out to this afternoon’s ceremony, as city leaders and bank officials planted their shovels in…

Widows Walk group meets monthly at local restaurant in Hurley

Following up this evening on a story we first brought you a few weeks ago, a support group for widows in South Mississippi met this afternoon for this month’s Widows Walk event. All Widows Walk events are held at Sassy’s Restaurant in Hurley. The theme of this lunch was ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s.’ Widows Walk started meeting just about a year…

Dale Brown Summer Basketball Camp

Basketball legend Dale Brown joins us in studio to talk about an upcoming basketball camp in South Mississippi. The Dale Brown Summer Basketball Camp takes place at the Taconi Gym in Ocean Springs from June 21st to 23rd. For more information call 404-747-9364. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Dale Brown Summer Basketball Camp

Widows Walk gets together for support at local restaurant

A group comes together in Hurley to support each other after being widowed. We brought the story a few weeks ago, but now they are hosting an event based on Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Click here to read that story!  WXXV News 25’s Ethan Krauss is in Hurley for today’s Widow Walk. Categories: Local News, News Tags: widows walk

New seafood restaurant Coraline’s open at Beau Rivage

A new "Gulf to plate" seafood restaurant opened at the Beau Rivage on Monday.

The new fine dining seafood restaurant opened Monday evening to a line of customers who got the first taste of gulf cuisine at the casino. The restaurants interior design takes inspiration from the French quarter of New Orleans, including arched windows allowing guests to enjoy a nice view of the water. The general manager and head chef of Coraline’s spoke…

6/17 – Trey Tonnessen’s “Rain Continues” Monday Night Forecast

Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen

PTC One is forecast to become gradually better organized through the short term. As this happens, the pressure gradient will tighten across the local area, resulting in a strengthening wind field across the local area. Currently the wind and gust forecasts are still just below wind advisory criteria, but the next shift or two will need to continue taking a…

Lighthouse dedication ceremony honoring former Gulfport mayor

A lighthouse dedication ceremony took place at Jones Park in Gulfport. The ceremony honored former Gulfport Mayor George Schloegel. He was also a distinguished business leader who played a role in this lighthouse’s reconstruction after Hurricane Katrina. The lighthouse was originally built in 1886 and rebuilt after 2005. Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes said, “We benefit from a lot of great…

6/17 – Sam Parker’s “Storm Developing” Monday Evening Forecast

Scattered showers across southern Mississippi will turn to more isolated tonight. Dealing with the surge of moisture in the in the southern parts of the Gulf of Mexico is whats helping fuel the incoming rain.  Another surge of showers and storms is expected on Tuesday, however, the impulse driving that round is expected to be further west, more toward western…

Celebrating Father’s Day at the Mississippi Aquarium

Sunday was Father’s Day and that meant a free ticket for dads to the aquarium. Fathers were able to enjoy a nice day at the Mississippi Aquarium. The aquarium welcomed families all over the Coast to enjoy the day celebrating their dads. Two dads shared their perspective on what it means to be a father to their children. Brent Byers…

Traintastic celebrates one year anniversary

On Saturday, Traintastic celebrated its first anniversary in its new location! The world’s largest model train museum welcomed families to celebrate the special day with them. The first 100 kids received a free t-shirt while the rest of the guests enjoyed treats, games, and more. The staff at Traintastic shared more on the fun they have while working at the…

Juneteenth Gala at Pelican Landing in Moss Point

Over in Moss Point the Juneteenth celebrations got underway with a gala at Pelican Landing. This gala is the first of its kind in the area, showcasing stunning outfits featuring African-American ancestral tribal clothing. The gala was presented by CROSS Incorporated, a nonprofit providing resources for the citizens of Moss Point. The event celebrated African American freedom, culture, and heritage…

One Coast Walk to end Alzheimer’s

Azia Gutierrez with the Alzheimer’s Association and Jonathan Jones with Harrah’s Gulf Coast joined us in studio to talk about the upcoming walk to end Alzheimer’s. Registration is now open. You can register by clicking here. The event takes place at Point Cadet Marina in Biloxi on October 5th. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: One Coast Walk to end Alzheimer’s